Peter Pan
Synopsis
Peter Pan is an adolescent boy who has escaped from his parents to the dreamland of Nowhere. Peter is determined to remain a little boy forever; because the adult world does not please him at all. Together with the fairy Tinkerbell, Peter Pan lures the girl Wendy and her two brothers John and Michael to Nowhere, where Peter teaches them to fly. They join forces with the Indians, led by the beautiful Tigerlilly, to fight together against the evil Captain Jack Haken and his wild pirates.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Verhoeven
- Screenplay & Story
- J.M. Barrie, Paul Verhoeven, Erich Kästner
- Original Score
- Otto Erich Schilling
- Original Title
- Peter Pan
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- WDR, Bavaria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Verhoeven
J.M. Barrie, Paul Verhoeven, Erich Kästner
Otto Erich Schilling
Paul Verhoeven
Department Leadership Roster
Rudi Butz
Production Design
Paul Verhoeven
Producer
Paul Verhoeven
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peter Pan
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What is Peter Pan about?
Peter Pan is an adolescent boy who has escaped from his parents to the dreamland of Nowhere. Peter is determined to remain a little boy forever; because the adult world does not please him at all. Together with the fairy Tinkerbell, Peter Pan lures the girl Wendy and her two brothers John and Michael to Nowhere, where Peter teaches them to fly. They join forces with the Indians, led by the beautiful Tigerlilly, to fight together against the evil Captain Jack Haken and his wild pirates.
Who directed Peter Pan?
Peter Pan was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Who stars in Peter Pan?
The principal cast of Peter Pan includes Alfred Balthoff, Wolf Ackva, Sascha Hehn, Helga Anders, Pierre Franckh.
When was Peter Pan released and how long is it?
Peter Pan was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Peter Pan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Peter Pan was composed by Otto Erich Schilling.